Commercial Account Executive

Albion Blake; Colchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company in Colchester seeks an experienced Commercial Account Executive to manage a portfolio of clients, drive business growth, and deliver expert insurance advice. Candidates should possess strong commercial insurance knowledge, excellent communication skills, and relevant experience in a broking environment. The company offers a competitive salary package and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Ongoing professional development and funded qualifications

Opportunities to influence business growth

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Account Executive or similar role in a broking environment.
• Full driving licence and access to a car for business use.

Responsibilities

• Managing and developing a book of commercial and personal clients.
• Identifying cross-sell and up-sell opportunities to maximise revenue.
• Building and maintaining strong client and insurer relationships.
• Managing renewals, claims, and new business enquiries efficiently and professionally.
• Ensuring full FCA compliance and maintaining the highest standards of customer service.

Skills

Strong knowledge of commercial insurance products

Excellent communication and relationship management skills

Ability to manage workload and meet targets

Proven experience as an Account Executive

Education

Cert CII qualification (or working towards)

Job description

Commercial Account Executive

Location: Colchester

Are you an experienced Commercial Account Executive with a passion for client service, business growth, and delivering expert insurance advice?

We’re looking for a confident, driven professional to join a growing team, where you’ll take ownership of a portfolio of valued clients, identify new business opportunities, and contribute directly to the success of our firm.

About the Role

As a Commercial Account Executive, you’ll be responsible for:

• Managing and developing a book of commercial and personal clients.
• Identifying cross-sell and up-sell opportunities to maximise revenue.
• Building and maintaining strong client and insurer relationships.
• Managing renewals, claims, and new business enquiries efficiently and professionally.
• Ensuring full FCA compliance and maintaining the highest standards of customer service.
• Reporting directly to the company’s Directors and helping shape the direction of the business.

This is a dynamic, client-facing role where you’ll have the autonomy to manage your portfolio while being part of a supportive, expert team.

What We’re Looking For

Essential:

• Strong knowledge of commercial insurance products.
• Proven experience as an Account Executive or similar role in a broking environment.
• Excellent communication and relationship management skills.
• Ability to manage your own workload, meet targets, and deliver outstanding client service.
• Cert CII qualification (or working towards).
• Full driving licence and access to a car for business use.

Desirable:

• Experience developing new business and growing existing client books.
• Previous involvement in staff development or team leadership.
• Experience managing both commercial and personal lines.

Why Join Us?

We offer:

• A competitive salary package.
• Ongoing professional development and funded qualifications.
• Opportunities to influence business growth and strategy.
• A supportive and collaborative working environment.